Multicultural Therapists in Oakton, VA

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Bridget Kanz
Psychologist, CP
Verified Verified
Oakton, VA 22124
My name is Bridget Kanz and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I believe that every person has the desire and capacity to live a full and healthy life. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with the support and skills needed to realize your potential. I have worked with a wide variety of clients throughout my career and am very comfortable treating many conditions including anxiety/panic, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, substance use, personality disorders, and depression.
My name is Bridget Kanz and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I believe that every person has the desire and capacity to live a full and healthy life. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with the support and skills needed to realize your potential. I have worked with a wide variety of clients throughout my career and am very comfortable treating many conditions including anxiety/panic, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, substance use, personality disorders, and depression.
(571) 605-6421 View (571) 605-6421
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Seth Rumbley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakton, VA 22124
Do you find yourself feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Is your child experiencing behavioral issues? Everyone needs additional support from time to time to deal with life's challenges. I view clients as experts of their own experiences and take a collaborative approach to counseling. Working together, we can develop the tools and insights needed to achieve your therapeutic goals. In addition to this person-centered approach, I utilize solutions-focused, acceptance and commitment (ACT), cognitive behavioral (CBT), and dialectical behavioral (DBT) therapeutic modalities and mindfulness tools based on clients' needs.
Do you find yourself feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Is your child experiencing behavioral issues? Everyone needs additional support from time to time to deal with life's challenges. I view clients as experts of their own experiences and take a collaborative approach to counseling. Working together, we can develop the tools and insights needed to achieve your therapeutic goals. In addition to this person-centered approach, I utilize solutions-focused, acceptance and commitment (ACT), cognitive behavioral (CBT), and dialectical behavioral (DBT) therapeutic modalities and mindfulness tools based on clients' needs.
(571) 444-8871 x14 View (571) 444-8871 x14
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Aurora Klyne
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakton, VA 22124
Welcome! My name is Aurora Klyne and I am a Resident in Counseling. I am passionate about supporting clients in overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth. I provide a collaborative environment where clients can explore stressors and find effective solutions. I have worked with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. I also have experience working with people who have intellectual disabilities and people who have an identity within the LGBTQIA+ community. My therapy style is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to allow for clients to share their thoughts and feelings.
Welcome! My name is Aurora Klyne and I am a Resident in Counseling. I am passionate about supporting clients in overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth. I provide a collaborative environment where clients can explore stressors and find effective solutions. I have worked with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. I also have experience working with people who have intellectual disabilities and people who have an identity within the LGBTQIA+ community. My therapy style is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to allow for clients to share their thoughts and feelings.
(571) 586-9971 View (571) 586-9971
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Dr. Deb Ferguson
Psychologist, MPhil, PhD
Verified Verified
Oakton, VA 22124  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders and in working with people dealing with relationship issues and life transitions. I utilize an active, problem-solving approach while helping clients connect current difficulties to historical patterns.
I specialize in the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders and in working with people dealing with relationship issues and life transitions. I utilize an active, problem-solving approach while helping clients connect current difficulties to historical patterns.
(703) 454-8936 View (703) 454-8936
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Sharon Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakton, VA 22124
Living a life with more joy and fulfillment is truly possible for you. With a full heart, I will walk with you to develop a healthier sense of self, nurture positive behavioral and thought patterns that leads to personal growth and healing. My personal model of therapy integrates your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while providing a way for you to drive your therapy sessions to a place where you feel acknowledged and empowered. As a licensed professional counselor (LPC-S) in Virginia, my core competencies center around my work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Living a life with more joy and fulfillment is truly possible for you. With a full heart, I will walk with you to develop a healthier sense of self, nurture positive behavioral and thought patterns that leads to personal growth and healing. My personal model of therapy integrates your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while providing a way for you to drive your therapy sessions to a place where you feel acknowledged and empowered. As a licensed professional counselor (LPC-S) in Virginia, my core competencies center around my work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
(571) 339-5661 View (571) 339-5661
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Northern Virginia Couples Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Oakton, VA 22124
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Stefania Gheorghiu, I run a hybrid practice providing both virtual appointments (week days only) and in-person sessions at my Reston office on Saturdays. My clients are self-motivated individuals and couples who are ready to take action in repairing past hurts, heal their emotional wounds, and overcome challenges they face in their current environment. I aim to empower my clients through acceptance, understanding, empathy, and challenge as we work together to navigate new ways of moving through life in order to achieve your goals.
My name is Stefania Gheorghiu, I run a hybrid practice providing both virtual appointments (week days only) and in-person sessions at my Reston office on Saturdays. My clients are self-motivated individuals and couples who are ready to take action in repairing past hurts, heal their emotional wounds, and overcome challenges they face in their current environment. I aim to empower my clients through acceptance, understanding, empathy, and challenge as we work together to navigate new ways of moving through life in order to achieve your goals.
(540) 787-3740 View (540) 787-3740
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The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT-R, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Oakton, VA 22124
Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
(571) 777-0640 View (571) 777-0640
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Lawrence Uman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , LMFT, RYT-500
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakton, VA 22124  (Online Only)
I am a therapist with over 30 years experience helping couples and individuals feel better and achieve their goals. I have trained in solution oriented therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy and have a practical approach to helping adults, couples and children with relationship concerns, anxiety, addictions, depression, and career questions. I am also a certified yoga teacher and when clients are interested, I use Yoga techniques ,breathwork and meditation to help calm the mind. Confidentiality strictly protected. Please call me at 703 868-5947 or email me at lawrenceuman@gmail.com and I will be happy to discuss your individual concerns and questions.
I am a therapist with over 30 years experience helping couples and individuals feel better and achieve their goals. I have trained in solution oriented therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy and have a practical approach to helping adults, couples and children with relationship concerns, anxiety, addictions, depression, and career questions. I am also a certified yoga teacher and when clients are interested, I use Yoga techniques ,breathwork and meditation to help calm the mind. Confidentiality strictly protected. Please call me at 703 868-5947 or email me at lawrenceuman@gmail.com and I will be happy to discuss your individual concerns and questions.
(571) 601-2434 View (571) 601-2434
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Yasmeen Al-Suqi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oakton, VA 22124  (Online Only)
Life’s journey often brings a complex mix of challenges and transitions that can impact anyone, regardless of their background or experiences. My clients are individuals facing the multifaceted difficulties of adapting to significant life changes, managing stress, anxiety, depression, and healing from trauma and past adversities. They are people from all walks of life who seek to understand and overcome their personal struggles to find balance, healing, and fulfillment. These individuals are looking for effective coping strategies, support in navigating their emotions, and guidance in building resilience and making life changes.
Life’s journey often brings a complex mix of challenges and transitions that can impact anyone, regardless of their background or experiences. My clients are individuals facing the multifaceted difficulties of adapting to significant life changes, managing stress, anxiety, depression, and healing from trauma and past adversities. They are people from all walks of life who seek to understand and overcome their personal struggles to find balance, healing, and fulfillment. These individuals are looking for effective coping strategies, support in navigating their emotions, and guidance in building resilience and making life changes.
(703) 634-4492 View (703) 634-4492
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Tawanda Turner Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakton, VA 22124
I have over 35 years providing counseling. My work has included individual, child and adolescent treatment as well as family/couples counseling. I specialize in providing support in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and marital discord. Additionally, I have had the honor of providing support to military and Foreign Service Officers', federal government workers and their families. I provide supportive counseling to a clients with a diverse cultural background. The time is now to begin your emotional healing and to renew your Hope for Today and the Future.
I have over 35 years providing counseling. My work has included individual, child and adolescent treatment as well as family/couples counseling. I specialize in providing support in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and marital discord. Additionally, I have had the honor of providing support to military and Foreign Service Officers', federal government workers and their families. I provide supportive counseling to a clients with a diverse cultural background. The time is now to begin your emotional healing and to renew your Hope for Today and the Future.
(571) 200-9872 View (571) 200-9872
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Melissa Callahan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakton, VA 22124
Accepting NEW clients! I am expert in relationships, with self & others. In our sessions, you will experience curiosity, empathy, warmth & a touch of humor from me. I use frameworks proven through research to be effective in growth and healing. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT). I am dedicated to creating deeper emotional bonds & lasting change in relationships. I also use self-compassion techniques & Internal Family Systems as my foundational framework.
Accepting NEW clients! I am expert in relationships, with self & others. In our sessions, you will experience curiosity, empathy, warmth & a touch of humor from me. I use frameworks proven through research to be effective in growth and healing. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT). I am dedicated to creating deeper emotional bonds & lasting change in relationships. I also use self-compassion techniques & Internal Family Systems as my foundational framework.
(703) 293-5023 View (703) 293-5023
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Ramla A Aden
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CAC II
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oakton, VA 22124
I received advanced methods and approaches from Grand Canyon University to enhance my support for my clients and community. Prior to earning my Masters degree, I completed my Bachelor's degree at George Mason University. I am committed to educating clients on the importance of mental health and self-care, removing the stigma surrounding mental health issues, reducing stigma against those who seek treatment or medication, and promoting resilience and self-compassion.
I received advanced methods and approaches from Grand Canyon University to enhance my support for my clients and community. Prior to earning my Masters degree, I completed my Bachelor's degree at George Mason University. I am committed to educating clients on the importance of mental health and self-care, removing the stigma surrounding mental health issues, reducing stigma against those who seek treatment or medication, and promoting resilience and self-compassion.
(571) 520-5686 View (571) 520-5686
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Silver Lake Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oakton, VA 22124
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
(757) 347-8948 View (757) 347-8948
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Ellie Zadeh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Oakton, VA 22124
(571) 901-1172 View (571) 901-1172

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Maria-Pilar Pina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with adults in areas of expertise including but are not limited to: Holistic Psychotherapy, Sex-Positive Therapy, LGBTQIA+, Poly, Kink affirming and Multicultural / BIPOC affirmative care, helpful to problems including, depression, anxiety, trauma, isolation, grief, intimacy challenges and family relationship challenges.
I am honored to be trusted in all of my clients' lives. I believe that holding a safe holistic therapeutic space supports individuals to address their emotional needs, allowing for the development of a deeper authentic relationship with self and others that they love, as well as reach their personal goals. My style of therapy is highly individualized and collaboratively designed with each client. I provide both short-term and long-term therapy in Virginia and DC.
I specialize in working with adults in areas of expertise including but are not limited to: Holistic Psychotherapy, Sex-Positive Therapy, LGBTQIA+, Poly, Kink affirming and Multicultural / BIPOC affirmative care, helpful to problems including, depression, anxiety, trauma, isolation, grief, intimacy challenges and family relationship challenges.
I am honored to be trusted in all of my clients' lives. I believe that holding a safe holistic therapeutic space supports individuals to address their emotional needs, allowing for the development of a deeper authentic relationship with self and others that they love, as well as reach their personal goals. My style of therapy is highly individualized and collaboratively designed with each client. I provide both short-term and long-term therapy in Virginia and DC.
(571) 777-0120 View (571) 777-0120
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Farah Alnajar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Farah has extensive experience in EMDR, multicultural approaches, and trauma informed interventions.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to might and hurdles to overcome at some point.
Farah has extensive experience in EMDR, multicultural approaches, and trauma informed interventions.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to might and hurdles to overcome at some point.
(571) 536-2982 View (571) 536-2982
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Apryl Sydnor
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031  (Online Only)
I have over 18 years combined experience working in community mental health, therapeutic day settings and private practice. My professional journey includes individual, crisis and group counseling. Clients have represented different cultural groups with mental health concerns. Through my clinical experience, I have developed a particular interest in working with people experiencing concerns related to cultural identity, trauma and sexual violence, anxiety, and mood disturbances. I take a Multicultural, Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Trauma Informed Care approach to increase awareness and enhance adaptive interpersonal skills.
I have over 18 years combined experience working in community mental health, therapeutic day settings and private practice. My professional journey includes individual, crisis and group counseling. Clients have represented different cultural groups with mental health concerns. Through my clinical experience, I have developed a particular interest in working with people experiencing concerns related to cultural identity, trauma and sexual violence, anxiety, and mood disturbances. I take a Multicultural, Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Trauma Informed Care approach to increase awareness and enhance adaptive interpersonal skills.
(571) 200-3525 View (571) 200-3525
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Dan McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22180
Additionally, I have worked with many clients and couples from multicultural backgrounds who are first or second generation immigrants to the U.
I specialize in working with individuals who feel stuck, anxious, or depressed, and couples who are looking to improve their relationship. I help my individual clients overcome depression and anxiety, increase self-confidence, establish healthy relationships, increase career satisfaction, and heal from trauma. I help couples improve communication, increase understanding, and rebuild trust. I use a nonjudgmental, empathic approach, working calmly and collaboratively. I incorporate techniques from a variety of counseling models such as cognitive-behavioral, existential, family systems, and attachment theories.
Additionally, I have worked with many clients and couples from multicultural backgrounds who are first or second generation immigrants to the U.
I specialize in working with individuals who feel stuck, anxious, or depressed, and couples who are looking to improve their relationship. I help my individual clients overcome depression and anxiety, increase self-confidence, establish healthy relationships, increase career satisfaction, and heal from trauma. I help couples improve communication, increase understanding, and rebuild trust. I use a nonjudgmental, empathic approach, working calmly and collaboratively. I incorporate techniques from a variety of counseling models such as cognitive-behavioral, existential, family systems, and attachment theories.
(571) 777-0065 View (571) 777-0065
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Malahat Baig-Amin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22180  (Online Only)
The combination of my professional training, academic work, research and clinical work in the US and abroad provide me with a global and multicultural perspective which informs my work with clients and issues of diversity.
I ascribe to an integrative approach based on a strengths model of treatment. I aim to assist clients in overcoming challenges they may face by helping them identify and access personal strengths. I have been trained in psycho-dynamic, interpersonal, family systems, empowerment, cognitive and behavioral therapies. I utilize an approach that best addresses the concerns/issues you may have.
The combination of my professional training, academic work, research and clinical work in the US and abroad provide me with a global and multicultural perspective which informs my work with clients and issues of diversity.
I ascribe to an integrative approach based on a strengths model of treatment. I aim to assist clients in overcoming challenges they may face by helping them identify and access personal strengths. I have been trained in psycho-dynamic, interpersonal, family systems, empowerment, cognitive and behavioral therapies. I utilize an approach that best addresses the concerns/issues you may have.
(202) 568-8417 View (202) 568-8417
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Brenda Montero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22182  (Online Only)
Hello There! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in the state of Virginia.
Hello There! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in the state of Virginia.
(804) 886-1370 View (804) 886-1370
Multicultural Therapists

What type of therapy is multicultural therapy?

Multicultural therapy is not tied to any specific therapy; rather, it is an overarching approach to therapy that aims to acknowledge and address the influence that factors like race, gender identity, and cultural background can have on someone’s life. Multicultural approaches can be applied to CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and others, and can be practiced with individuals, couples, families, or groups.

What can I expect from multicultural therapy?

Multicultural counseling should be tailored to the client’s unique identity and cultural needs. Such approaches often prioritize the building of trust so that the client feels comfortable exploring various aspects of their identity and any challenges caused by mismatches between their identity and the dominant culture. Beyond that, the format and timeline of therapy will be heavily influenced by the therapist’s preferred therapy approach and the specific problems for which the client sought therapy.

Can multicultural therapy help treat trauma?

Yes. Cultural factors such as racial background, gender identity and or sexuality, and immigration or refugee status can influence both whether someone experiences trauma and how they cope afterward. Multicultural approaches to trauma-informed care will be aware of these influences, helping the client recognize how their response to trauma may be shaped by their cultural background and identify coping mechanisms that take their identity into account.

What are the benefits of seeing a multicultural therapist?

Members of minority groups who seek therapy are sometimes frustrated by providers who don’t understand their cultural background or dismiss the ways in which race, gender, or other facets of their identity influence their lived experience. Seeing a multicultural therapist can help these clients feel seen, understood, and able to develop solutions to life challenges that take their upbringing, beliefs, and past experiences into account.